Tag Archives: vegetables

It’s Tough To Decide On Your Sides

Posted on 17/11/2011 by

So Thanksgiving’s fast approaching, and although we don’t traditionally celebrate this in the UK, I do. It’s one of my favourite celebrations, not only because it’s entirely non-denominational and everyone can join in, but because it also gives us two … Continue reading →

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How The Potato Changed The World

Posted on 04/11/2011 by

Regular readers will know how fascinated I am by the spread of foods from the Americas into the Old World, and how they changed the way we eat forever. I suppose this is, in part, down to seeing how the … Continue reading →

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The Unknown Pea

Posted on 12/07/2011 by

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce to you The Unknown Pea, which I met in the walled kitchen garden at Tresillian House in Cornwall. John Harris, the head gardener, who’s made it his life’s work to restore this garden to … Continue reading →

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The Ugly Bruise On Florida’s Tomatoes

Posted on 17/06/2011 by

Here’s Barry Estabrook’s truly shocking article about the ugly truth behind Florida tomatoes. It’s not just that the fruit are nutritionally bereft and as unbruisable as bowling balls. Nor is it the ridiculous lengths to which farmers must go to make … Continue reading →

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New Recipe: Braised Artichokes and Potatoes

Posted on 16/04/2011 by

Now that the lovely Jersey Royals have started to appear, I thought it a good time to pop up this recipe: Braised Artichokes and Potatoes. In California, the artichokes are already in, and will be glorious. Here in Europe, though, … Continue reading →

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